At Adolescent Child & Adult Psychiatry (ACAP), we provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in Raleigh, North Carolina for children, adolescents, and adults. A psychiatric evaluation is the first step in understanding your mental health needs and developing an individualized treatment plan tailored to your symptoms, history, and goals.

Our evaluations are used to diagnose and treat conditions such as ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, mood disorders, psychosis, and other mental health condition.

A psychiatric evaluation is a detailed clinical assessment of your current mental health. During your appointment, your provider will review your symptoms, history, and concerns to determine an accurate diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment options.

Your provider will review:

• Current psychiatric symptoms

• Mental health history

• Medical history

• Medication history and prior treatment response

• Family history of mental health conditions

Based on your evaluation, your provider will develop a personalized treatment plan that may include:

If clinically appropriate, psychiatric medications may be recommended to treat conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood instability, bipolar disorder, or other psychiatric conditions. Your provider will review benefits, risks, side effects, and ongoing monitoring.

Your provider may recommend evidence-based therapy options, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Trauma-focused therapy

• Individual, family, or group therapy

• Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP)

Psychological Testing

If additional diagnostic clarity is needed, psychological or neuropsychological testing may be recommended to evaluate:

• Attention and executive functioning

• Memory and cognitive skills

• Emotional and personality functioning

• Autism spectrum disorder or learning differences

• Complex or overlapping psychiatric conditions

Our Goal

The goal of a psychiatric evaluation at ACAP is to provide:

• Accurate diagnosis

• Clear understanding of symptoms

• Personalized treatment recommendations

• Effective medication and therapy planning

• Long-term mental health support

If you are searching for a psychiatric evaluation in Raleigh, NC, Adolescent Child & Adult Psychiatry (ACAP) offers compassionate, evidence-based care for all ages. We are committed to helping patients achieve improved mental health, stability, and overall well-being through individualized treatment planning.